Kitchen Team Member - Chick-fil-A
Carson, CA 90746
About the Job
Your local Chick-fil-A in Carson is hiring passionate, responsible, hard working, friendly, and growth-minded people! Are you looking for a job that has a fun and friendly culture? Opportunities for development that will grow your people & leadership skills? Want to work somewhere that knows how to challenge you and encourage you to be the best version of yourself? Are you passionate, happy, entrepreneurial, business minded, people person, artist, actor, athlete, or just love life and human connection? We want our place of work to be filled with people who have a positive spirit and care for each other - if that is you, apply below! We truly believe we are #BetterTogether
My name is Chris and I am the Owner/Operator of this Chick-fil-A. This is the only Chick-fil-A (or business) I own. I am present in the restaurant every week, I know every team member, and love what I get to do. Our restaurant’s mission is to “Create a better today for our community, and a better tomorrow for our team.” Our team has the privilege of making every day better for our guest, and I have the privilege of making the 'tomorrow' better for our team!
NOW HIRING all positions in the restaurant: Back of House (BOH) Kitchen, Chef, Prep, Dishes, Mechanic, Handyman, Utilities!
All shifts available - days, nights, and weekends (must have Friday & Saturday availability).
All availability available - full time, part time, open, and flexible.
What are the job responsibilities?
- Your position will change day to day and can be anything from working outside, breading chicken, working on machines, assembling sandwiches, boxing nuggets, scooping fries, prepping fruit and salads, throwing away trash, cleaning dishes, and so much more.
- Some tasks include assembling sandwiches, prepping items, cooking chicken, repetitive motion, using knives, machines, lifting heavy, complex orders, scrubbing dishes, running dishwasher, sweeping, mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms, and anything else we need to do to serve our guests with excellence!
- All positions will need to communicate clearly, work hard, move fast, and be willing to serve in any way!
Our Organization's Core Values:
- Purpose Driven: We believe working at Chick-fil-A is more than just a job. It's a chance to impact our community and better our future. Every individual in our business has the opportunity to grow if they are enthusiastic, engaged, passionate, hungry, and humble. Our purpose drives what we do.
- Extreme Responsibility: We take extreme ownership of everything we do. We show up every day on time, in uniform, ready to work. We have high integrity & shut down gossip or drama. We hold ourselves accountable and are in control of our decisions, responses, relationships, outcomes, and future.
- Positive Spirit: We are always in control of our emotions and know our attitude is a choice. We stay positive no matter what life throws at us. We are warriors for our culture and do not allow negative energy. We light up the room when we enter and enjoy every moment of this hard journey.
- Relentless Hustle: We give maximum effort at all times. We work harder and faster than anyone else. We have grit, we grind, and focus on our goals because we have high expectations. We know greatness requires hard work so we always maintain an elevated sense of urgency, effort, and care.
- Better Together: We are one team. We have each other’s backs. We are servant hearted. We put others first because we care for each other. We live by the 'we not me' mentality. It's never 'me vs. you' but instead 'us vs the problem'. We have fun together & treat each other with honor, dignity, & respect.
- Continuous Improvement: We do not cut corners, stop short, or settle at average. We pursue excellence and constant growth. If we are not getting better, we are getting worse. We are disciplined, growth minded, & execute consistently. We do not live a life of mediocrity. Progress > Perfection.
Job Perks…
- Very flexible schedule (You set your availability and we schedule you within that. We are also very generous with approving time off requests so you don’t miss that vacation, event, or hangout with friends or family).
- Closed on Sundays (aka, you’ll never work a Sunday).
- Competitive & transparent pay for each level of leadership (You know exactly what each level makes & a clear path on how to get to that level).
- Leadership opportunities available (Quick and clear promotion path available to anyone who wants to go for it).
- Consistent reviews so you know exactly where you stand on your performance.
- Free food, free drinks, and free uniforms.
- School scholarship opportunities available (We gave away scholarships to 14 team members last year - a total of $22,000)
- 401k retirement plan, health insurance, phone reimbursement (qualifying metrics apply, ask hiring manager for more details)
Job Requirements…
- Well-groomed and professional appearance
- Available to work Friday & Saturday
- Must be 18 years of age or older upon hire date
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Must have a source of reliable transportation
- Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
- Obtain a Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire
- A positive attitude, hunger to grow, and willingness to work hard
- A love for people and care for the community
- Reading, writing, and basic math and verbal communication skills.
- Mobility required during shifts, standing for periods of up to 3.5 hours in length
- Must work well under pressure and in intense situations
- Ability to work in a hot, noisy, and fast paced environment
- Ability to handle all equipment, pans, pots, navigating shelving both high and low
Leadership Development Pipeline: Team Member -> Coach -> Team Lead -> Ops Lead -> Area Lead -> Director
Restaurant Location: 20501 Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90746
Hours of Operation: 6:30AM - 10PM
Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.